Rashid
Transliteration of Arabic رَشِيد (rašīd).
Every Rashid since 1966 — 2,566 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rashid
Rashid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,640 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,566 American babies have been named Rashid. Its peak came in 1996, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rashid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rashid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,640 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,585 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,540 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,748 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3,402 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,787 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,891 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,738 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,831 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,466 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,348 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,697 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,043 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,356 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,291 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3,166 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,791 |
| 2008 | 50 | #2,535 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,291 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,970 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2,601 |
| 2004 | 46 | #2,445 |
| 2003 | 50 | #2,196 |
| 2002 | 42 | #2,420 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,142 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,009 |
| 1995 | 58 | #1,598 |
| 1990 | 54 | #1,554 |
| 1985 | 50 | #1,385 |
| 1980 | 52 | #1,306 |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,189 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,043 |
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Famous people named Rashid
- Rashid ad-Din Sinan Social activist · 1130–1192
- Rashid Rida Religious figure · 1865–1935
- Rashid Behbudov Singer · 1915–1989
- Rashid Ali al-Gaylani Politician · 1892–1965
- Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Politician · 1912–1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashid mean?
Transliteration of Arabic رَشِيد (rašīd).
How popular is the name Rashid in 2025?
Rashid ranked #3,640 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rashid?
2,566 babies have been named Rashid in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rashid most popular?
Rashid peaked in 1996, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Rashid a boy or girl name?
Rashid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rashid rising or falling?
Rashid has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Rashid?
Well-known people named Rashid include Rashid ad-Din Sinan (social activist), Rashid Rida (religious figure), Rashid Behbudov (singer).